LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Surgical Technician - Ambulatory Surgery Operating Room
Geisinger
Danville, PA
Job Summary
We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.
Job Duties
Licensed Practical Nurse who provides primary nursing support to the physician and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. Provides patient education and promotes an understanding of the condition and adherence with the treatment plan. The Clinic Nurse, functioning in the spirit of team work, is accountable for the delivery of care utilizing skills learned in both the clinic and didactic arena. Assists surgeon with procedure related to the care of the patient during surgical intervention. Assists other team members on the unit.
Candidates must hold a Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse licensure.
This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; Days.
A minimum of 3 years LPN work experience is required.
Benefits at Geisinger:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
- Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
- Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous PTO that accrues quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
- Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
- Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
Job Duties:
- Completes patient database to include medical history, chief complaint and vital signs.
- Provides nursing care and assists physician as need arises. Practices aseptic technique while preparing for surgery including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setting up instrument table.
- Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating registered nurse and surgeon before operative procedure.
- Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges, needles and instruments.
- Prepares, identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during the surgical procedure.
- Disposes of linens, needle and sharps in appropriate containers.
- Orients new personnel to all aspects of their role.
- Documents ongoing patient communication with physician Provides patient education, as directed by the physician, to promote the patient's understanding of medical condition and adherence with treatment instructions.
- Emphasizes wellness to patients and teaches accordingly.
- Maintains appropriate par levels of all inventory.
- Routinely inspects and observes condition and operation of equipment to ensure proper operation and identify the need for preventive and corrective maintenance per guideline.
- Maintains exam and treatment rooms.
- Acts as first assistant to doctor during surgical procedures.
- Performs visual field testing.
- Performs fundus photography.
- Performs fluorescein angiography (certified).
- Schedules surgical procedures.
- Coverage to outreach sites may be necessary.
Position Details
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
About Geisinger
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.